A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3155192 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3156580 epoch_slot_no: 2980 block_no: 3155044 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2106 time: 2019-09-24 14:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9a80aa1e2185fe64ba9efe519864e5b61d17d6f0b6f4674bc4c53d779dcde747Block Operator
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